Congress pushes spending on Abrams tanks that Army doesn't want

There is a bipartisan push to spend an extra $436 million on the Abrams tank, made by Falls Church-based General Dynamics Corp., even though senior Army officials have repeatedly said, "No thanks," The Associated Press reports.

Lawmakers from both parties have devoted nearly half a billion dollars in taxpayer money over the past two years to build improved versions of the 70-ton Abrams. Keeping the Abrams production line rolling protects businesses and good-paying jobs in congressional districts.